How to choose a school for a child that suits his abilities and character? Not every school can fully reveal the child's talent, and some educational institutions are completely capable of discouraging all the desire to learn and develop.
Collect all available information about the school. You can use a variety of sources: from neighbors to reference books. What kind of children study there, what programs are being implemented, what percentage of university graduates enroll in universities, etc.
Many popular publishers publish tops of the best educational institutions for schoolchildren. However, do not rush to send your child to school number one. Such places are often bought.
In addition, almost all ratings are based on formal criteria. First of all, the technical equipment of the premises, the availability of scientific degrees from teachers, but not the quality of the presentation of the material are assessed. Even if many students win prizes at the Olympiads, this does not guarantee that your child will also be fired up with a thirst for knowledge.
Main criteria
Specialization. If a child has a penchant for something, then it is better to send him to school with this bias. It is better for a young mathematician to go to a physics and mathematics school, where he can fully reveal his talent. If you don't have any specific inclinations, you can stop at a language school.
The number of students. A child who has never gone to kindergarten and is used to being constantly babysitting will be more willing to go to a class with a small number of students. This option should also be preferred by those parents who crave an individual approach for their child. It is simply impossible to do this in large classrooms.
Study load. Do you dream of a successful future for your child and want to send him to a "strong" school? Think three times. The recommended workload for a primary school child is 1 hour of homework. In "strong" schools, the usual homework can take several hours. This can cause irreparable harm to health, not only physical, but also emotional.
Location. If the school is close to home, that's good. However, if there is a better option nearby, you should prefer it. In this case, you will have to explore all possible routes that the child can take to get to school. See what kind of public transport goes there and whether it is profitable to bring your child to work.
Exam results. If possible, find out the average score of students in the GIA and USE. The results of these exams directly determine whether your child will be able to enter a good university.
What to look for at school
First of all, you need to find out if the school has computer, sports, playrooms, laboratories, a swimming pool, as well as in what condition they are. Pay attention to the surrounding area. It should be well-maintained and well-groomed.
Meet your teacher-to-be and determine if her temperament is right. If your child is judicious and does not like to rush, he is unlikely to be able to learn well from a teacher with fast speech and sharp movements. Ask for a story about the learning process. Maybe the teacher will use a technique that you don't like.
